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42 people are interested
Auxiliary Probation Service (APS)
ORGANIZATION: Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County
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42 people are interested
The Auxiliary Probation Service (APS) organization was created by Judge Kenneth A. Turner in 1965, utilizing trained community volunteers to provide hands-on supervision of juveniles on probation in Memphis and Shelby County. These auxiliary probation officers (APOs) work toward improving patterns of behavior and help probationers function as law-abiding citizens.
R esponsibilities & Services
Approximately 1,000 children are placed on probation each year by the court, with an average of 400 children on probation each month. The APS provides 100% of field supervision for the court. This is done by assigning APOs to complete the court's charge to correct, re-educate, and re-direct an unruly or delinquent child through regularly scheduled hands-on supervision.
Our APOs range in age from 21 to 75 years old and come from all walks of life reflecting the professional, educational, and ethnic diversity of Memphis and Shelby County. Through personal interaction, APOs supervise and guide unruly and delinquent children placed on probation.
The APO makes visits to the child's home at least once a week and maintains phone contact at least three times per week. The APO also visits the child's school, and works directly with the family to become a mentor to the probationers' siblings who reside in the home.
More opportunities with Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County
Location:
616 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105, US
Mission Statement
Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County is seeking volunteers to assist with protecting and redirecting the lives of juveniles in our community.
Description
The Volunteer Services Bureau oversees and provides administrative support of Juvenile Court's volunteer program. In 2006, approximately 800 individuals and organizations through Memphis and Shelby County donated over 100,000 hours of volunteer service and other contributions to assist children and families referred to Juvenile Court through a variety of programs.
Juvenile Court owes much of its effectiveness in the community to the priceless service of the many volunteers who have contributed in so many ways throughout the years. Their continued service and dedication is greatly appreciated and indispensable.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
616 Adams AveMemphis, TN 38105
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training